Gateway 300x User Guide

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Troubleshooting

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Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. For instructions 
on deleting unnecessary files, see “Using Disk Cleanup” in Using Your Computer 
which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click 

, 

, then click 

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Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the 

 icon, then clicking 

.

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Save your files to another drive. If the hard drive is full, copy any files not regularly 
used to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive.

This may be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, 
run the Error checking program. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see 
“Checking the hard drive for errors” in Using Your Computer which has been included on 
your hard drive. To access this guide, click 

, 

, then click 

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If a diskette is in the diskette drive, eject it and restart your computer.

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Press C

 to restart your computer.

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If your computer has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you may 
need to reinstall the operating system.

For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then 
click Help and Support. Type the keyword 

 in the 

Search box 

, then click the arrow.

All deleted files will be lost when you empty the Recycle Bin.

For more information about file management, click Start, then click 
Help and Support. Type the keyword 

 in the 

Search box 

, then click the arrow.